Reminders Sent To San Diego County Property Owners To Pay Taxes

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego County property owners who did not pay all their 2024-25 property taxes still have time to avoid additional penalties.

The San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office announced Monday that 41,032 notices were sent to property owners who did not pay all their property taxes.

"On July 1, unpaid bills will go into default and receive an additional $33 redemption fee plus penalties of 1.5% each month," San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister said.

"That penalty adds up to a hefty 18% per year but is avoidable if payments are received by the June 30th deadline," McAllister said. "Taxpayers can quickly and easily pay their bills online at sdttc.com at no additional cost if payment is made using the free e-check option."

San Diego County property taxes were due in two installments. The first delinquent date was in December and the second was in April. Each late installment has already incurred a 10% penalty, plus a $10 fee if the second installment was late.  

The total remaining taxes due is $178,709,833, according to the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office. So far, 98.87% of first installments and 97.22% of second installments have been collected.

"For that small percentage of bills that are not yet paid, we want to remind homeowners that there is still time to avoid additional penalties," McAllister said.  

Under state law, properties that have been in default for five years may be sold at a tax sale. 

Property owners can find their tax bill information online or call the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office at 877-829-4732.